Cloud Automation

Stop Doing by Hand What a Machine Can Do for You

Custom automations built on Google Cloud that handle your routine tasks around the clock, so your team can focus on work that actually needs them.

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What Is Cloud Automation?

Cloud automation means writing software that runs on a cloud server and handles repetitive jobs automatically, without anyone needing to log in, click buttons, or remember to do it.

Think of it as a reliable staff member who works 24/7, never forgets, and costs a fraction of a full-time hire. Once it's set up, it just runs.

I build these on Google Cloud Platform (GCP): a secure, enterprise-grade infrastructure used by businesses of all sizes. You don't need to understand the tech; you just describe what you want automated, and I build it.

Does This Sound Familiar?

These are the kinds of problems cloud automation solves.

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"Every Monday morning someone spends two hours copying data from our spreadsheet into our accounting system."

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"We've missed reordering stock twice this month because nobody noticed the levels had dropped."

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"Our invoices go out late because someone has to manually create and send each one after a job closes."

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"I only find out something's gone wrong on the farm when I physically check. By then it's too late."

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"Our customer list in one system never matches what's in another. We're always cleaning up duplicates."

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"We send the same follow-up email to every new enquiry manually. There must be a better way."

What I Automate

Common automations available for regional businesses, retailers, and farms across Australia.

Invoicing & Finance

• Auto-generate invoices when a job is marked complete
• Send payment reminders at set intervals
• Sync transactions to your accounting software (Xero, MYOB)
• Flag overdue accounts and notify your team

Stock & Inventory

• Alert staff or managers when stock falls below threshold
• Auto-generate purchase orders to suppliers
• Sync inventory across multiple sales channels
• Daily or weekly stock summary reports by email

Farm & Field Monitoring

• Collect data from soil, weather, or water sensors
• SMS or email alerts when readings go outside safe range
• Automatic logging for compliance or reporting
• Integrate with Bureau of Meteorology weather feeds

Data Sync & Reporting

• Keep customer records consistent across your tools (CRM, email, billing)
• Scheduled reports delivered straight to your inbox
• Pull data from spreadsheets into a central dashboard
• Merge data from multiple sources for better decisions

Customer & Enquiry Follow-up

• Auto-respond to new web enquiries with confirmation and next steps
• Trigger follow-up sequences based on customer actions
• Notify the right staff member when a hot lead comes in
• Log all enquiries automatically to a spreadsheet or CRM

Scheduled Tasks & Maintenance

• Run database backups on a schedule without anyone doing it manually
• Trigger maintenance reminders based on usage or time intervals
• Archive old records automatically to keep systems clean
• Monitor your own systems and alert you to issues before they escalate

How It Works

A simple process from first conversation to live automation.

Discovery Call

We talk through your current process, what's taking time, and what a good outcome looks like. Free, no obligation.

Scoping & Quote

I map out exactly what needs to be built and give you a clear fixed-scope quote or hourly estimate before any work starts.

Build & Test

I build your automation, test it thoroughly with real data, and keep you updated. You review before anything goes live.

Go Live + Support

I deploy it, walk you through how it works, and provide ongoing support and maintenance if you need it.

Pricing

Development

$90/hour

All AUD, excluding GST.

✓ Requirements scoping & documentation
✓ Custom build on Google Cloud Platform
✓ Testing with your real data
✓ Deployment and handover walkthrough
✓ Fixed-scope quotes available for well-defined projects

Ongoing Maintenance

From $150/month

All AUD, excluding GST.

✓ Monitoring and uptime checks
✓ Fixes if third-party APIs or systems change
✓ Minor adjustments and improvements
✓ Priority response if something breaks
✓ Monthly status summary

Custom quotes available for larger scopes or ongoing retainers. Bundle with a Tech Audit for the Automation Boost package — starting $999.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my process is a good fit for automation?

A task is usually a good automation candidate if it's done on a schedule or triggered by an event, follows the same steps every time, involves moving or checking data, and doesn't need human judgement or creativity. If your team does the same task more than once a week and rolls their eyes every time, it's worth talking about.

Do I need to already be using Google Cloud?

No. I can set up a Google Cloud account for you as part of the project, or work within an existing one. The running costs for most small business automations on GCP are very low: often just a few dollars a month. I'll explain all costs upfront.

Can you connect my existing software (Xero, MYOB, Shopify, etc.)?

In most cases, yes. Popular Australian business tools like Xero, MYOB, Shopify, WooCommerce, Mailchimp, and many others have APIs I can connect to. If your software doesn't have an API, I'll tell you upfront and discuss alternatives. I assess this during the free discovery call.

What if something breaks after it's live?

I include a short warranty period after every deployment to fix anything I missed. Beyond that, our optional maintenance subscription covers ongoing monitoring, fixes when external systems change (which is the most common cause of issues), and priority support. You're never just left with code and no-one to call.

Is my data secure?

Yes. I build with security as a baseline, not an afterthought. That means using the principle of least-privilege access (services only get access to what they need), encrypted data in transit and at rest, and secure credential management via Google Cloud's built-in secrets tools. I'll walk you through the security setup as part of handover.

How long does it take to build an automation?

Simple automations (e.g., a trigger that sends an email or syncs a spreadsheet) can be live within a week. More complex workflows connecting multiple systems may take 2–4 weeks. I'll give you a realistic timeline at the scoping stage, and I don't start billing until you've approved the scope.

Do you work with farms and regional businesses?

Yes. I understand that regional and agricultural businesses often have unique data sources (sensors, machinery, weather feeds, paddock-level records) and limited time for tech headaches. I work remotely, so your location doesn't matter, and I'm experienced at explaining tech without jargon.

Can I start small and expand later?

Absolutely. Many businesses start with one automation — their biggest time-waster — and add more over time as they see the results. I build in a way that's easy to extend, so you're never starting from scratch if you want to add something later.

Ready to Reclaim Your Team's Time?

Book a free 30-minute discovery call. I'll identify your top automation opportunity. No obligation, no jargon.

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